Lawmakers will debate the measure, which has been approved as a statewide referendum, on Tuesday morning.
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Maine candidate will no longer accept endorsement from Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations
Jordan Wood, who is running for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, said he’ll give U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s donation to a local food bank.
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Elizabeth Warren to rally with Graham Platner in Portland on Saturday
The U.S. senator from Massachusetts will speak about taking on billionaires and Wall Street, while fighting for workers.
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Can Shenna Bellows’ stand against Trump translate to a successful run for governor?
The biggest challenge for Maine’s secretary of state may be finding a way to stand out in a competitive Democratic primary.
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What big-money groups are spending the most on the Maine governor’s race?
Close to $3 million in outside money has been spent on the Maine governor’s race this year, with most of the spending benefiting Republicans, according to new state campaign finance reports.
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Some Mainers planning to vote for Platner say they’re doing so reluctantly
Most participants in a recent focus group held by Syracuse University said their vote in the upcoming Democratic Senate primary will be based on which candidate they think is more likely to oust Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
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Janet Mills signs $519M supplemental budget into law. Did she get what she wanted?
The state’s free community college program, previously funded on a one-time basis, is now permanent under the spending plan Mills signed Friday.
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Republicans hold huge spending advantage in Maine Senate race, and it’s getting bigger
Republican-aligned groups are pouring millions into boosting US Sen. Susan Collins while Democrats are locked in an acrimonious primary.
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Governor candidate drops out of race after state alleges fraud with funding
Maine’s campaign finance watchdog issued a decision denying Sen. Jim Libby clean elections funding after it found numerous problems with paperwork his campaign submitted to qualify for the money.
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Matt Dunlap pokes fun at Paul LePage’s Florida ties in online game
In the ‘Where in the World is Paul LePage’ game, the answer is always Florida.